John 20:14

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene · John 20:10–18
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Translations

Modern
When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. But she did not recognize that it was Jesus.
Traditional
And when she had thus said, she turned herself back, and saw Jesus standing, and knew not that it was Jesus.
Literal
Having said these things, she turned back around, and she sees Jesus standing there, and she had not known that it is Jesus.
Latin
Hæc cum dixisset, conversa est retrorsum, et vidit Jesum stantem: et non sciebat quia Jesus est.

Interlinear

Greek
English
When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there. But she did not recognize that it was Jesus.

Notes

Mary thought Jesus was the gardener. Jesus repeated the angel’s question and asked, "Whom are you seeking?" Jesus wanted Mary to think. At this point Mary was looking for the body of Jesus, but she was about to meet the living Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Women Named Mary Miracles

Events

Parallels

Mark 16:9–11

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Apostle, Apostleship Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ John, Gospel of Life Magdalene, Mary Mary Resurrection

Topics

Friendship: The Marys, and Joseph of Arimathaea, for Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Arises from the Dead (Just Outside Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Miracles of Resurrection Jesus, the Christ: Resurrection of Love: Love for Jesus: Mary Magdalene and Other Disciples Mary: Magdalene: Recognizes Jesus After the Resurrection Trouble: Mary at the Gravesite of Jesus Women: First to Whom the Risen Lord Appeared Women: Mary Magdalene